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R22 PTC

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,529 mi
Last recorded106,529 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 PTC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2014 106,529 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to both front brake disks

little to no damping from both rear shockabsorbers

nearside front tyre near limit

offside and nearside lower wishbone rear bushes showing wear

rear brake disks showing corrosion

rear brake pads showing wear

signs of corrosion to both rear road coil springs

Pass 27 Nov 2013 102,587 miles

front and rear suspension resurve travel very limited

higbline stop lamp 40% covered

signs of corrosion to rear brake disks

Fail 27 Nov 2013 102,587 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

front and rear suspension resurve travel very limited

higbline stop lamp 40% covered

signs of corrosion to rear brake disks

Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,564 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 99,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 92,481 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 92,481 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 82,195 miles

N/S/F tyre punctured

Fail 16 Nov 2010 82,135 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S/F tyre punctured

Fail 16 Nov 2009 69,397 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,397 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 56,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 46,382 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 35,078 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 23,420 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

Based on 279,642 MOT tests across 18,504 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
5,599
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 18,061
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 16,572
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,501
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,633
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,390
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R22 PTC is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,389 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 18,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R22 PTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R22 PTC registered?

R22 PTC is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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